Filed Date: November 15, 2024
Event Date: November 15, 2024 17:00PM
Board: Federal Consistancy
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439 - 1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 26. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of, October 21, 2024 to November 6, 2024. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§30.20(f), 30.30(h), and 30.40(e), the public comment period extends 30 days from the date published on the Texas General Land Office web site. The notice was published on the web site on Friday, November 15, 2024. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Federal Agency Activities:
Applicant: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program
Location: The applicant proposes five project site locations with one located within the coastal zone in Hunting Bayou, Harris County, Texas.
Latitude and Longitude:
Hunting Bayou 29.76899, -95.2269
Project Description: The proposed project will install litter booms in non-navigable Houston waterways to intercept and remove trash. The device will be anchored to shore using either no-damage tree brindles or buried T-posts with minimal impact to the site location. No heavy equipment is required. The floating litter boom device does not impede the flow of water or restrict movement of wildlife. Routine cleanout and maintenance is done by hand up to twice monthly. It is estimated this project will remove up to 1,500 pounds of debris per site per year. Best management practices will be applied to avoid and minimize impacts to sensitive habitats and protected resources.
Type of Application: NOAA’s Marine Debris Program will be providing a grant to Galveston Bay Foundation for litter interception and removal in Houston, Texas.
CMP Project No: 25-1040-F2
Further information on the applications listed above, including a copy of the consistency certifications or consistency determinations for inspection, may be obtained from the Texas General Land Office Public Information Officer at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, or via email at pialegal@glo.texas.gov. Comments should be sent to the Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program Coordinator at the above address or via email at federal.consistency@glo.texas.gov.